Academics


Nursing Advisory Council: A Legacy of Support

July 24, 2019

The Nursing Advisory Council for UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing has been an incredible source of support since 1983. The council raises funds for research and other special activities.




Visionary Leaders Honored at 50th Anniversary Luncheon

July 24, 2019

UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing recognized 50 Visionary Leader award winners for their innovation in nursing education, research, patient care and community engagement.



School of Nursing Staff photo

School of Nursing Dedicated Staff Members Support Missions

July 24, 2019

The School of Nursing is fortunate to have a history of retaining dedicated, hardworking staff members who have helped the school excel in education, research, patient care and community engagement.




Students Care for Veterans While Starting Nursing Career

May 3, 2018

Two undergraduate nursing students had the opportunity to care for veterans when they participated in the VA Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) Program.



Front from left: Sergio Arellano-Ayala (MSN-AGACNP), Allyssa Garcia (ABSN), Stephanie Lopez (MSN-AGACNP), Kelley Greene (DNP) and Allison Stepanenko (MSN-FNP). Back from left: Paula Maldonado (MSN-AGACNP), Dr. Sara Gill and Dr. David Byrd.

Nursing Students Learn in England

May 3, 2018

Six students from the School of Nursing joined School of Health Professions students in an interprofessional international experience at Coventry University in Coventry, England, over Spring Break.




Nursing Advocate, Donor Continues Wife’s Legacy

May 3, 2018

From his time spent in the trenches side-by-side with military nurses to his 40-year marriage to one, retired Air Force Capt. Gary Baldwin has a keen understanding of the role nurses play in health care.




Nurse Researcher Earns Rising Star Award from UT System

May 3, 2018

Carolyn E.Z. Pickering, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor of nursing, received a Rising STAR Award from the UT System, a first for the School of Nursing.




Professor Receives Community Engagement Hero Award

May 3, 2018

Janna Lesser, Ph.D., RN, professor of nursing, has been selected to receive a Community Engagement Hero Award from the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science.




Faculty Member Inducted into Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame

May 3, 2018

Retired Col. Clarice Golightly-Jenkins, Ph.D., RN, was inducted in October 2017 into the Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame.




Associate Professor Inducted as Fellow of AANP

May 3, 2018

Wendy J. Lee, D.N.P., FNP-BC, FAANP, RN, associate professor/clinical, was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.




Director of Admissions, Special Programs Joins School

May 3, 2018

Henry M. Cantu, M.A., has joined the School of Nursing as director of admissions and special programs. This position provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing recruitment, admissions and outreach programs for the nursing school.




New Associate Dean for Finance, Administration Hired

May 3, 2018

Jennifer Johnstone, M.B.A., has joined the School of Nursing as associate dean for finance and administration. This position provides budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and other administrative support to the nursing school.